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Government scraps plans to increase probate fees

Controversial plans to increase the probate fees payable after death have been scrapped. The Ministry of Justice announced earlier today that there simply isn’t enough time for the legislation to be passed through Parliament ahead of the snap General Election on 8th June. Grant of probate [...]

By |2017-04-21T12:24:39+01:00April 21st, 2017|

New National Minimum Wage Rate from April 2017

The draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2017 have been published with a new minimum pay rate set to become effective from 1 April 2017. The regulations will boost the National Living Wage rate for workers aged 25 and over to £7.50/hour (from £7.20)   The [...]

By |2017-02-06T12:45:17+00:00February 6th, 2017|

Christmas Opening Hours 2016

Our office will be open over the festive period and our solicitors will be available should you require any legal assistance, for example with employment law or family law matters.  Our Christmas opening hours 2016 are as follows:   Friday 23rd December – 8.30am – 5pm [...]

By |2018-12-10T12:16:01+00:00December 19th, 2016|

Uber Drivers to be Granted Worker Status

There is no denying that Uber has revolutionised the taxicab industry. Their handy smart phone app provides consumers with an on demand service at the touch of a screen.  However last month they hit the headlines for an altogether different reason.  In one of the most [...]

By |2016-11-15T14:01:03+00:00November 15th, 2016|

Equal Pay Day 2016

November 10th 2016 marks “Equal Pay Day” – after this date women in the UK are effectively working for free for the remainder of the year as a result of earning less on average than men. Despite the advent of the Equal Pay Act in 1970, almost [...]

By |2016-11-10T12:56:37+00:00November 10th, 2016|

Job Vacancy – Private Client Legal Secretary

***** This position has now been filled ***** An opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Legal Secretary within our Wills and Probate Department. You will be required to deliver secretarial and administrative support together with a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and demanding growing firm. Duties will include [...]

By |2018-07-02T13:54:17+01:00October 4th, 2016|

Autumn 2016 Employment Law Changes

Temperatures are dropping and trees are beginning to shed their leaves – yes, Autumn is on its way!  The season always brings with it a number of employment law changes and 2016 is no different.  The headline change is the increase in the National Minimum Wage [...]

By |2016-09-23T16:59:44+01:00September 23rd, 2016|
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